Sherman Dwight McGarity

Sherman Dwight McGarity obituary, San Antonio, TX

Sherman Dwight McGarity

Sherman McGarity Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lewis Funeral Home - San Antonio on Jun. 16, 2025.

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In Loving Memory of Sherman Dwight McGarity
Sherman Dwight McGarity was born on March 12, 1956, in San Antonio, Texas, the fourth of ten children to the late Clifton Sr. and Etta Mae McGarity. He attended schools within the San Antonio Independent School District (S.A.I.S.D.) and pursued some college education.
Sherman had a lifelong love for baseball. He began playing with teams such as Bilbery Lumber and the Texas Rangers and later continued his passion locally with the Black Sox.
He is preceded in death by his loving parents, Clifton Sr. and Etta Mae McGarity; his sister, Lisa McGarity-Hodges; his brothers, Lawrence McGarity Sr. and Jodie McGarity Sr.; and his sister-in-law, Robin McGarity.
Sherman's legacy lives on through those who loved him dearly. He leaves behind his wife, Lillie McGarity; his daughters, Tanya Rogers and Keimesha Freeman; his son, Tyren McGarity; and his beloved grandchildren, Davion Rogers, Davonica Rogers, Brandon McClure, and Bria McClure. He was also blessed with great-grandchildren, Sincere Skipper and Leiloni Skipper.
He is remembered fondly by his aunts, l Mattie Davis of Giddings, Texas, and Evelyn Dancy of San Antonio, Texas. He is also survived by his brothers, Clifton McGarity Jr., Glenn McGarity Sr., Michael McGarity Sr. (Pamela), and Ronson Hall (Cathy); and his sisters, Brenda McGarity, Michelle Rocco (Edward), Pamela McGarity Barabin (Charles), and Rachel Mojica.
Sherman's memory will forever be cherished by his extended family, including a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and lifelong friends.
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